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M42 CAC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,720 mi
Last recorded162,720 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 CAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 162,720 miles

Center exhaust heat sheild insure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 161,676 miles

Both front tyres have worn inner edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 155,930 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 152,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 152,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 148,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 143,631 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 136,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 131,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 126,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes around fuel pump becoming corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2006 125,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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M42 CAC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M42 CAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M42 CAC registered?

M42 CAC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M42 CAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M42 CAC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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